Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans continues to learn and teach powerful lessons in equity and urban planning. Over the past two decades, city residents have wondered who the urban planning process is designed to benefit and who makes the final decisions on the master plan. Join us at HNOC on August 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. for this year’s Morrison Lecture. Nationally renowned urban planner David Dixon—who helped draft the city’s post-Katrina Master Plan—will reframe the story of recovery: not as a saga of missteps or a quest for perfection, but as the pursuit of an achievable, community-centered vision. Dixon will explore what was learned, and how New Orleans is uniquely positioned for success thanks to its history, cultural diversity, and strong neighborhood identities. Following the keynote, a panel of local community leaders will reflect on their roles during the recovery and discuss ongoing opportunities for growth. Admission is free, with registration required. Learn more and register: https://hnoc.org/events/morrison-lecture-2025 This program is presented at HNOC in partnership with the Vieux Carre Property Owners, Residents, and Associates and the VCC Foundation. 📷 1: Photo by Richard Valon, HNOC 📷 2: “The Spirit Returns,” 2017, acrylic painting by Rolland Golden. HNOC, acquisition made possible by the Diana Helis Henry Art Fund of The Helis Foundation; joint ownership with the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Fund, 2007.113.10 (fb)

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